Scarves Scarves storage/display and care
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I use that method and it is wonderful. Right now they are on a shelf with some other folders in a cabinet so I am loath to photo them. I do have to sort of finger through them to find the one I want and I need to find somewhere else to store the envelopes where I can see them more easily. But the storage method is genius. I am hopless with anything that requires manual dexterity but it took so little time to put the scarves in the envelopes. Course I didn't get rid of the scarf boxes, I stored them in the back of a closet figuring I'll sell them on eBay one of these days. One day.
https://www.hollingermetaledge.com/modules/store/index.html?dept=15&cat=979&searchname=side opening envelope with polyester window&searchid=SES91S&searchtype=C&cart=15016231037423608
The ones I bought were product no SES91S
Oh, I bought the board stiffener too, so the scarf would remain upright. Product EB81 on same site.
https://www.hollingermetaledge.com/modules/store/index.html?dept=15&cat=979&searchname=side opening envelope with polyester window&searchid=SES91S&searchtype=C&cart=15016231037423608
The ones I bought were product no SES91S
Oh, I bought the board stiffener too, so the scarf would remain upright. Product EB81 on same site.
Oh goodness - you just saved me so much time by sharing the link and sizes! I would have fretted trying to decide on the correct size!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Hollinger Metal Edge. The prices are quite attractive.
One thing to consider though, I ended up moving my 90s to 10" envelopes because the scarves have some volume / thickness while the width of the envelopes was measured flat. So they ended up sticking out a bit from my first batch of envelopes which were 9" 1/2, and the glue between the window and the envelope got loose when I kind of have to force to close the envelope. So I ended up getting the envelopes that are at least 1" more than the scarves when folded as in box ( ≥8" for 70s, ≥10" for 90s, ≥15" for GM).
One thing to consider though, I ended up moving my 90s to 10" envelopes because the scarves have some volume / thickness while the width of the envelopes was measured flat. So they ended up sticking out a bit from my first batch of envelopes which were 9" 1/2, and the glue between the window and the envelope got loose when I kind of have to force to close the envelope. So I ended up getting the envelopes that are at least 1" more than the scarves when folded as in box ( ≥8" for 70s, ≥10" for 90s, ≥15" for GM).
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This is the one I use. I also use stiffeners in the envelopes so the scarves will keep the shape for me to see the designs better and I label the names of the designs on the envelopes too. Imagine when hubby walked in and saw me buried myself in scarves, envelopes and label machine....
My DH would just do a facepalm and walk away [emoji38]
That's a very good idea - thank you for pointing that out. I did a screen shot of the link you shared to help me remember what I'm looking for!
Yes, good thinking. An extra half inch would probably be better for the 90's, but I can't say I"ve had a problem.
Cavalla, which size do you use?This is the one I use. I also use stiffeners in the envelopes so the scarves will keep the shape for me to see the designs better and I label the names of the designs on the envelopes too. Imagine when hubby walked in and saw me buried myself in scarves, envelopes and label machine....
I used this thread for inspiration several years ago and have continued to tweak my system from time to time. I do use the Hollinger windowed archival envelopes recommended by Dressage Queen at the beginning of this thread and referenced by beekmanhill in post #316 above. All mine are the same size: SES91S and EB81 stiffener boards. I often fold the top of an envelope over a ruler to get an extra quarter- to half-inch to fit a scarf that needs extra space.
For the past two years I've been Scarf Mistress for the Hermes Scarf of the Day thread, so I do a LOT of scarf photography. I've set up my collection as a work area with lights on shelves at either side to illuminate the mounted scarf as evenly as possible. White poster board is pinned to the wall so I can photograph scarves on a plain background. I use the H magnetic clips but attach them to map pins so I can move them easily and change sizes (helpful for old scarves that are odd sizes as well as 100, 90, 70, gavs). Scarves stacked to the right are awaiting photos.
Here are some of my modifications:
1) an IKEA shelf to hold the boxes of scarves for easy access
2) I group by scarf sizes: 90, 70, gavroche and odds -- and when I run low on envelopes, I double up the gavroches until I order again.
3) no identification on envelopes -- I just file by major color groups that work for me. Plain envelopes are quicker for refiling after sorting through scarves for photographing details for Scarf of the Day Thread. (Pairing a named envelope to its scarf when you can see the scarf right there is just one step too many for me.) I can also grab a few envelopes and take them into the closet, pull out the one or two that go with my outfit and quickly return the others to the color file.
4) Top left shelf is CSGMs in H boxes -- I keep large moussies in regular H boxes to save room. Middle top row are 90 cm scarves in envelopes simply grouped under tabs of folded pieces of construction paper -- red, pink, orange, light blue, blue, green, turquoise, purple, brown. (Not elegant boxes at present, but you see the size that fits in IKEA space.) Top row right is a wine box holding 70s & gavroches -- some gavs are filed 2 per envelope by color or theme. Bottom right is overflow scarves: not worn much or seasonal. (Other bottom shelves are just orange boxes found at Containers that I use for other storage and a plastic box with paper files. Space is available for scarf envelopes.)
For the record, I keep all my scarves listed on two Excel spreadsheets sorted two ways: color and designer. It's just the way my mind works best, as in senior moments I forget scarf names -- it's easier to go to the designer list and look for the name there.
This looks pretty neat and organized -- now I need a way to file my photos so I can find them quickly!
Oh yes, I painted my office this color (melon, I think) 10 years ago before I started serious scarf collecting.
For the past two years I've been Scarf Mistress for the Hermes Scarf of the Day thread, so I do a LOT of scarf photography. I've set up my collection as a work area with lights on shelves at either side to illuminate the mounted scarf as evenly as possible. White poster board is pinned to the wall so I can photograph scarves on a plain background. I use the H magnetic clips but attach them to map pins so I can move them easily and change sizes (helpful for old scarves that are odd sizes as well as 100, 90, 70, gavs). Scarves stacked to the right are awaiting photos.
Here are some of my modifications:
1) an IKEA shelf to hold the boxes of scarves for easy access
2) I group by scarf sizes: 90, 70, gavroche and odds -- and when I run low on envelopes, I double up the gavroches until I order again.
3) no identification on envelopes -- I just file by major color groups that work for me. Plain envelopes are quicker for refiling after sorting through scarves for photographing details for Scarf of the Day Thread. (Pairing a named envelope to its scarf when you can see the scarf right there is just one step too many for me.) I can also grab a few envelopes and take them into the closet, pull out the one or two that go with my outfit and quickly return the others to the color file.
4) Top left shelf is CSGMs in H boxes -- I keep large moussies in regular H boxes to save room. Middle top row are 90 cm scarves in envelopes simply grouped under tabs of folded pieces of construction paper -- red, pink, orange, light blue, blue, green, turquoise, purple, brown. (Not elegant boxes at present, but you see the size that fits in IKEA space.) Top row right is a wine box holding 70s & gavroches -- some gavs are filed 2 per envelope by color or theme. Bottom right is overflow scarves: not worn much or seasonal. (Other bottom shelves are just orange boxes found at Containers that I use for other storage and a plastic box with paper files. Space is available for scarf envelopes.)
For the record, I keep all my scarves listed on two Excel spreadsheets sorted two ways: color and designer. It's just the way my mind works best, as in senior moments I forget scarf names -- it's easier to go to the designer list and look for the name there.
This looks pretty neat and organized -- now I need a way to file my photos so I can find them quickly!
Oh yes, I painted my office this color (melon, I think) 10 years ago before I started serious scarf collecting.
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Wow that is an impressive collection and organization system!! Kudos!
That is fantastic. I am so impressed!
Right now - as in today - my collection is stored in a drawer, in clear boxes (The Container Store
is like catnip for me). But - I'm running out of drawer space and I'm worried I'm going to accidentally snag a scarf in the top boxes every time I open the drawer because it's so close to the top. [emoji15]
Not to mention that I have to pull the top boxes out to get to the bottom ones.
First world problems I know. ..
I also have a spreadsheet (name, designer, year, and color and a separate one for wear) as well as a Pinterest board so I can see them easily all at once.
So - I really appreciate this thread and your photo ABQ2ATL!! It's so much help!
My pet peeve - I would be eternally grateful for a solution/work-around: drawers that only open 2/3 of the way, leaving the last 1/3 hidden and inaccessible. I find it so wasteful.
Right now I have my few scarves in boxes and they take up too much space. A mini project for the immediate future is to organize them all folded in half like at the store.
Right now I have my few scarves in boxes and they take up too much space. A mini project for the immediate future is to organize them all folded in half like at the store.
ABQ, I love your scarf wall! It's fabulous! Thank you for a glimpse behind your magic curtain - your flat scarf shots are always so clear and crisp. I love that you can always keep one up on your wall as art as well!
Mine are all still in boxes, most are doubled up in one box. I can't seem to let those boxes go. It's like opening a present every time I wear a scarf. The only thing is I haven't labeled any of them so if I have a specific scarf in mind, it involves opening a lot of boxes!